Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Fellowship in advanced otology for a 12 month period, commencing in August 2026. The post is suitable for doctors who have completed their SpR or equivalent training and are seeking to extend their experience prior to applying for a Consultant post with a subspecialist interest in Otology. The post will provide a great opportunity to receive further specialist training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with a team of five Consultant Otologists and will be primarily based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The Otology group provide secondary care to South Birmingham and tertiary services to the population of the West Midlands. The Otology unit comprises general otology and specialist ear services. The fellow will be exposed to multidisciplinary team working in a variety of clinic and theatre settings including lateral skull base, auditory implantation, balance, NF2, hereditary paraganglioma and facial palsy.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to have obtained the FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent. It is preferred, but not essential, that applicants hold a Certificate of Completion of Training.
Whilst the post does not carry a National Training Number, the post holder will have a formal monthly meeting with Mr R Irving to monitor progress and to ensure appropriate support and opportunities are being given. At the commencement of the post an Educational Contact will be agreed between Mr Irving and the Fellow and Mr Irving will provide educational support taking the role of educational supervisor to the fellow. The Fellow will be required to undergo formal appraisal using the Trust's Medic-at-work assessment tool. The post holder will also be allocated sessions for CPD for research and audit activities. The post holder will be entitled to 10 days of study leave during the year fellowship.***Interviews will be held on 30th September 2025 - please ensure you will be free to participate***
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to have obtained the FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent. It is preferred, but not essential, that applicants hold a Certificate of Completion of Training.
Whilst the post does not carry a National Training Number, the post holder will have a formal monthly meeting with Mr R Irving to monitor progress and to ensure appropriate support and opportunities are being given. At the commencement of the post an Educational Contact will be agreed between Mr Irving and the Fellow and Mr Irving will provide educational support taking the role of educational supervisor to the fellow. The Fellow will be required to undergo formal appraisal using the Trust's Medic-at-work assessment tool. The post holder will also be allocated sessions for CPD for research and audit activities. The post holder will be entitled to 10 days of study leave during the year fellowship.***Interviews will be held on 30th September 2025 - please ensure you will be free to participate***
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Medical Degree from a recognised University
- *FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
- *Has CCT or equivalent at time of start of post
- *GMC registration at start of post
Experience
Essential
- *A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Medical Degree from a recognised University
- *FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
- *Has CCT or equivalent at time of start of post
- *GMC registration at start of post
Experience
Essential
- *A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
